U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
June 19, 2017
The Dutch police informed the U.S. Embassy in The Hague of a demonstration march on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The demonstrators will march along the following route: Malieveld – Koningskade – Mauritskade – Parkstraat – Lange Voorhout- Toernooiveld – Korte Voorhout – Prinsessegracht – Herengracht – Bezuidenhoutseweg – Boslaan – Koekamplaan – Malieveld.
The stated purpose of the demonstration is to protest against the treatment of the ethnic-Albanian population in Greece during World War II.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
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